Eurasian Otter Did you see this animal?
Scientific Name : Lutra lutra
Family : Mustelidae
Order : Carnivora
Class : Mammalia
Phylum : Chordata
Other Name : European Otter, European River Otter, Old World Otter
Habitat : Forest, Shrubland, Grassland, Wetlands (inland), Marine Neritic, Marine Intertidal, Marine Coastal/Supratidal
Description : Eurasian otters have long, streamlined bodies, short legs, and webbed feet. They have thick, water-repellent fur that ranges in color from brown to almost black.
They are relatively large, measuring up to 1.3 meters (4.3 feet) in length, including their tails, and weighing up to 14 kilograms (31 pounds).
They are found in a variety of aquatic habitats, including rivers, lakes, marshes, and coastal areas. They are also found in both freshwater and saltwater environments.
They are carnivores, feeding primarily on fish, but also consuming amphibians, crustaceans, and small mammals.
Eurasian otters are solitary animals that are active during the day and night. They are excellent swimmers and can hold their breath for up to 8 minutes while underwater.
They breed in the spring, and females give birth to litters of 1-3 pups. The pups are born with their eyes closed and are weaned at around 3 months of age.
The Eurasian otter is classified as "near threatened" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) due to habitat loss, pollution, and hunting. However, some populations have recovered due to conservation efforts.
They are relatively large, measuring up to 1.3 meters (4.3 feet) in length, including their tails, and weighing up to 14 kilograms (31 pounds).
They are found in a variety of aquatic habitats, including rivers, lakes, marshes, and coastal areas. They are also found in both freshwater and saltwater environments.
They are carnivores, feeding primarily on fish, but also consuming amphibians, crustaceans, and small mammals.
Eurasian otters are solitary animals that are active during the day and night. They are excellent swimmers and can hold their breath for up to 8 minutes while underwater.
They breed in the spring, and females give birth to litters of 1-3 pups. The pups are born with their eyes closed and are weaned at around 3 months of age.
The Eurasian otter is classified as "near threatened" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) due to habitat loss, pollution, and hunting. However, some populations have recovered due to conservation efforts.
Distribution in Bangladesh
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description written by:Asad U. Tanvir,Department of Zoology,Jagannath University,Dhaka; reviewed by:Muntasir Akash,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka;Taxonomic Checklist:Red List of Bangladesh Volume 2: Mammals, 2015, IUCN; information sources:wikipedia,iucnredlist.org; photo credit:Cloudtail the Snow Leopard(www.inaturalist.org/people/olga2019kuryakova), photo copyright: iNaturalist.more information please contact with us.
description written by:Asad U. Tanvir,Department of Zoology,Jagannath University,Dhaka; reviewed by:Muntasir Akash,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka;Taxonomic Checklist:Red List of Bangladesh Volume 2: Mammals, 2015, IUCN; information sources:wikipedia,iucnredlist.org; photo credit:Cloudtail the Snow Leopard(www.inaturalist.org/people/olga2019kuryakova), photo copyright: iNaturalist.more information please contact with us.